Vet/Medical Coordinator

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Fur & Feather Animal Sanctuary (FFAS) is a nonprofit organization focused on helping make the world around us a better, happier place for the animals that do not have homes or have medical issues and disabilities. FFAS partners with City, County and local residences to take in cats with severe special needs, disabilities or facing homelessness on the streets and house them in our facility.

Once they are at our sanctuary, our staff and fosters care for the cats and kittens, working together to give them the best medical care, rehab and love. Some are not adoptable, but many are and so we get them ready for adoption. They stay with us until they find their forever homes and as our cats are adopted, we reach out to our partners to bring us more cats and kittens thus being a part of the solution to saving our community cats.

Volunteers are vital to our operations here at FFAS. We continually seek to expand our programs with volunteer support. As a nonprofit organization, we rely on donations and volunteer efforts to help us achieve our goals and saving our communities at risk cats.

Job Title

Medical Coordinator

Supervisor

Development Department

Duties May Include

• A background in veterinary medicine is preferred
• Track and schedule routine vaccines, flea/tick and dewormer
• Manage medication schedules
• Oversee the treatment of sick, injured, and special-needs animals
• Schedule and coordinate vet appointments
• Communicate with veterinarians regarding medical updates, treatment plans, and animal progress
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records for all animals in the shelter, including vaccinations, treatments, and surgeries
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• A passion for animal rescue and dedication to our animals

Qualifications

• Can be a current student working toward a degree (vet/vet tech/vet assistant students encouraged to apply)
• Understanding of common animal diseases, vaccinations, treatments, and preventive care for cats preferred
• Ability to manage multiple animals’ medical care, schedule appointments, and track treatment plans in an organized manner
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with shelter staff, veterinarians, and volunteers
• Ability to address urgent medical situations, including emergency care or special needs case
• Highly organized
• A genuine passion for animal welfare

Training

• Volunteer Orientation
• Familiarity with FFAS’s current business and goals
• Comprehensive knowledge of FFAS’s Volunteer Manual
• On the job training; working with other volunteers and/or personnel.

Suggested Work Shifts

Open

Importance of the Job

A Medical Coordinator is essential for overseeing the health of sanctuary animals, ensuring injured animals receive prompt medical care, and that all animals are up-to-date on vaccines. This role also ensures animals are healthy and ready for adoption while preventing disease outbreaks and maintaining overall well-being.

This is a volunteer opportunity provided by VolunteerMatch, in partnership with LinkedIn for Good.